World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO

WIPO Director General Daren Tang visited Estonia, where he spoke at the Tallinn Digital Summit on the opportunities and challenges of AI for innovation and intellectual property, and met with government officials. Mr. Tang met with Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs Liisa-Ly Pakosta, Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna, Secretary General of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications Ahti Kuningas, and Director General of the Estonian Patent Office Janne Andresoo. He also visited Wise to discuss the company’s innovation journey and approach to intellectual property. More: https://lnkd.in/gR7HzCRb Photo: Aron Urb / Tallinn Digital Summit; Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs of the Republic of Estonia; Meeli Küttim; WIPO. #WIPO #Estonia

Save the date: The Online WIPO Mediation and Arbitration Workshop will take place from November 18 to 20, 2025. Open to mediators, arbitrators, intellectual property and dispute resolution lawyers, in-house counsel, business professionals, SMEs and startups, and students with an interest in the field, this free online workshop will explore how intellectual property and technology disputes can be resolved outside the courtroom through international mediation and arbitration. The workshop will offer practical insights and updates in alternative dispute resolution, with a focus on the WIPO Mediation and Arbitration Rules. Participants will hear from WIPO mediators, arbitrators, legal counsel, and WIPO Center lawyers, with plenty of opportunities for attendees to engage and exchange. View the program and register here: https://lnkd.in/g6FqYGx3 Our colleagues at the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center look forward to your participation. #WIPO #IntellectualProperty #wipoADR #wipoCenter #Mediation #Arbitration

WIPO Director General Daren Tang recently visited Germany, where he met with senior government officials, parliamentarians and innovation leaders. Mr. Tang met with Minister of Justice Stefanie Hubig, German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA) President Eva Schewior and State Secretary for the Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection Eva Schmierer, among other officials. Discussions included Germany’s efforts in advancing its IP and legal frameworks to better serve innovators, creators and businesses in the digital age. He also engaged with officials on the High-Tech Agenda, digital transformation, and strengthening cultural and creative industries. More: https://lnkd.in/gBUMCC3E Photos: Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection, WIPO/Badar. #WIPO #Germany

What can this week’s Nobel Prize winners in science and technology teach us about innovation? All laureates embody the pursuit of human progress and a better future. But beyond their vocations, three things stand out: • Most of the nine science and tech laureates have filed patent applications during their careers. • Together, they are listed as applicants or inventors on around 200 international patent applications filed through WIPO's Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) that inventors use to seek patent protection in foreign markets. • They are all working in teams, showing that innovation thrives when bright minds collaborate. You can use WIPO’s PATENTSCOPE database to find some of their patent applications: https://lnkd.in/dU6Xk8Je. Congratulations to all laureates – and our cheers to all inventors and creators who are shaping a better future every day. 🙌 Photos: Ill. Niklas Elmehed. © Nobel Prize Outreach #WIPO #NobelPrize #Patent #Patents #PCTsystem

From lab to next-generation therapeutics 🧬 In Singapore, Hummingbird Bioscience is developing targeted antibody treatments that reduce side effects of traditional, broad-spectrum therapies. Hummingbird Bioscience is one of the winners of the 2025 WIPO Global Awards that recognize exceptional SMEs and startups that make smart use of intellectual property for business and social impact. More on the WIPO Global Awards winners: https://lnkd.in/e46qWwiN #WIPO #WIPOGlobalAwards #Singapore #Biotech

WIPO Director General Daren Tang visited Japan, where he attended the Expo 2025 and marked 50 years of Japan’s WIPO membership. At the Expo 2025, Mr. Tang spoke at the International Forums on the Promotion of Intellectual Property Utilization for the Sustainable Development Goals, participated in a Japan Patent Office (JPO)-WIPO awards ceremony and launched a special edition WIPO’s Green Technology Book featuring practical energy technology solutions from across Asia and the Pacific. Marking the 50th anniversary of Japan’s membership in WIPO, Mr. Tang highlighted the country’s longstanding partnership and its contributions to the global intellectual property system. More: https://lnkd.in/gvTzyTbj Photos: Japan Patent Office (JPO); WIPO Japan Office (WJO). #WIPO #Japan

Save the date: On November 6, 2025, the International Design System celebrates its 100th anniversary. To mark the event, the global design community will meet for a special event in The Hague – the birthplace of the founding treaty of the Hague System. Jointly organized with the Benelux Office for Intellectual Property (BOIP) and the Ministry of Economic Affairs of the Netherlands, the hybrid event will include an overview of the history of the Hague System, a look at what’s ahead and hear testimonials from users of the International Design System. Adopted in 1925, the Hague Agreement established the International Design System, which enables designers to protect their industrial designs in multiple countries through a single application. By simplifying procedures and reducing costs, it has become a vital tool for businesses, innovators, and designers worldwide. Learn more about the event and register here: https://lnkd.in/e4N3sh5b #WIPO #Hague100 #HagueSystem

WIPO Director General Daren Tang visited the Republic of Korea where he congratulated the country on the creation of its new Ministry of Intellectual Property. In meetings with senior government officials, including Prime Minister Kim Min-Seok, Mr. Tang welcomed this strategic step and pledged WIPO’s continued support to the country’s innovation agenda. The visit also included engagements with industry associations and businesses shaping the Republic of Korea’s creative and innovative industries. More: https://lnkd.in/gbtB42ir Photos: Ministry of IP, Republic of Korea. #WIPO #RepublicOfKorea

WIPO Director General Daren Tang visited Viet Nam to underscore the Organization’s support for the country’s innovation agenda, including its new strategy to build a more digital and knowledge-based economy. During the visit, he met with Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính, engaged with other senior government officials and business leaders, and signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation in areas including intellectual property commercialization, policy development and capacity building. The Director General also spoke at the Viet Nam launch event of the Global Innovation Index (GII) in Hanoi, highlighting the country’s steady rise in the rankings over the past decade. More: https://lnkd.in/gKx5fhqr Photos: Government of Viet Nam, Ministry of Science and Technology of Viet Nam, Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology (PTIT). #WIPO #VietNam

WIPO Director General Daren Tang visited Malaysia last week, where he joined the ASEAN Economic Ministers’ meeting, and met leaders from government, academia and business. Addressing economic ministers from ASEAN, Mr. Tang noted that Malaysia’s success lies in its ability to translate intellectual property into commercial impact, through strategic investment in research and development, early technology transfer, and a strong innovation ecosystem. As part of the visit, the Director General also signed two cooperation agreements with Malaysia, on WIPO’s first-ever intellectual property finance pilot project and the Organization’s patent drafting program. More: https://lnkd.in/gQ7FKjZg Photos: ASEAN; Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI); MyIPO. #WIPO #Malaysia